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SR 420

MEMORIAL-DATIKKA T. PEBBLES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

Illinois Senate adopts SR 420 to commend the Global Sisters Speak Network and founder for empowering women and girls, and memorialize Datikka Peebles with condolences to her family.

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Bill Summary · SR 420

Summary — Senate Resolution 420 (SR 420)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 15, 2025
Primary Sponsors: Sen. Donzella James; Sen. David Koehler
Classification: Senate resolution (memorial / commendation)

Purpose and intent

SR 420 is a commemorative and honorary resolution with two complementary purposes:
- To recognize and commend the Global Sisters Speak Network and its founder, Sebrena Sumrah‑Kelly, for work empowering women and girls through business, leadership, and international networking; and
- To mourn the passing of Datikka Tennell “Tikka” Peebles (biographical memorial) and express the Illinois Senate’s condolences to her family and community.

The resolution is symbolic and non‑binding — it does not create law, appropriate funds, or change policy.

Key provisions

  • Commends the Global Sisters Speak Network for “fostering and empowering a global circle of women and girls” and extends best wishes for continued success. Notes founder Sebrena Sumrah‑Kelly’s roles (global influencer, TV/radio host, producer, speaker, life coach) and her work with Caribbean and American Global Business Connections.
  • Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the commendation available for distribution to the Global Sisters Speak Network.
  • Officially mourns the death of Datikka Tennell “Tikka” Peebles and extends condolences to her family, friends, and community.
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the memorial resolution be presented to Ms. Peebles’ family.

Biographical highlights (from the resolution)

  • Datikka “Tikka” Peebles: born July 12, 1979 (St. Louis, MO); deceased August 25, 2025 (Edwards).
  • Education: Riverview Gardens High School; B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2005); graduate of Peoria Civic Leadership Academy.
  • Career and civic involvement: business analyst at Dell; co‑founder of a real estate investment business (2018); active in Peoria civic life — Peoria County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity, Peoria Election Commission (deputy registrar), NAACP (assistant secretary, Executive Committee), League of Women Voters, mentoring and school volunteer programs, Delta Sigma Theta (Peoria Alumnae Chapter), Order of the Eastern Star, and roles at St. Paul Baptist Church.
  • Family survivors and predecessors are listed in the resolution.

Who is affected / impact

  • Directly honors: Global Sisters Speak Network and its leadership; the family and community of Datikka Peebles.
  • Broader effect: symbolic recognition of community service, civic engagement, and women’s empowerment. There are no regulatory, budgetary, or programmatic effects.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Recorded actions in provided materials include: Senate hopper/readings in March–April 2025 (introduced April 15, 2025; read & adopted April 22, 2025; reported enrolled April 22, 2025), and later entries showing filing with Secretary and “Resolution Adopted” in October 2025 (Oct 14–15, 2025). The resolution text includes both the commendation language and the memorial language for Ms. Peebles.
  • The Secretary of the Senate was authorized to provide copies of the resolution to the Global Sisters Speak Network and to present a copy to the family of Datikka Peebles.

Bottom line

SR 420 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Illinois Senate to (1) commend the Global Sisters Speak Network and its founder for empowering women and girls, and (2) officially memorialize Datikka T. Peebles and offer condolences to her family. The resolution has symbolic value but carries no legal or fiscal consequences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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